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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1901

Page

5

Death ends the career of Miss Rodkinson in St Paul

Miss Rosamond Rodkinson died in St Paul after a brief illness brought on by frailty. She devoted her life to teaching Hebrews in America, translating and presenting what she called the Babylonian Tal mud in English. She was the daughter of Dr Michael N Rodkinson of New York and will be buried in New York City where the body has been sent.

Rosamond Rodkinson St. Paul Miss Rodkinson Hebrews of America Michael N. Rodkinson New York New York City

Two Souls at War After a Brain Operation

In a Boer War era tale, Gilbert faces a brain tumor and an operation by Sir James MacPherson. Though the operation saves his life, two inner selves split his heart between his beloved Margaret and an indifferent memory, ending in his death at the end of a tense voyage home and a final hospital scene.

Dale Inderwick James Gilbert MacPherson Sir James Capt. Inderwick Dr. Dale Mac Magaret Orme South Africa Margaret War Office Cape Tentatlon Castle Africa Pretoria

Spring fashion forecast for dress fabrics and colors

The article details thin and gauzy dress goods for spring including veilings woolen grenadines albatrosses and satin-faced crepes in light descriptions. It lists color ranges from light greens tans browns and grays to blues pinks navies and stark black and white with homespun gowns and lightweight cheviots serges and broadcloths for general wear. It notes soft silks remain best for dress linings while swishy taffeta is passé. Lace dresses swisses gandies and lined garments in silkoline mercerized cottons or silk face fabrics complete the season’s stylish options.

Milady

Foraker Daughters to Wed Mathews and Wainwright

Senator Foraker and Mrs Foraker announce engagements of their two elder daughters Florence to Rudolph Matthews of Cincinnati and Julia to Francis King Wainwright of Philadelphia. Both brides are noted Washington society figures, with sisters Louise and the families connected to prominent circles.

Foraker Florence Rudolph Matthews Cincinnati Julia Francis King Wainwright Philadelphia Julia Foraker Miss Foraker Washington Louise Foraker

Sun Editorial Rooms Contact Details

The Sun lists editorial room numbers 805 and 307 in the Journal Building. It provides old phone 626 and new phone 3411 for contacting the newsroom.

Journal Building

Witty Slices From Snapshot Letters and Jibes

A compact collage of humorous quips from period newspapers and magazines. A widow questions romantic sincerity while a suitor suspects past drink, a comic exchange about unselfish love, a bootblack joke, and a remark about meeting someone named Jibbs reflect lighthearted social humor of the era.

Evening wraps for women at the theater

A Minneapolis Times essay advises women to own a loose warm evening wrap to pair with theater outfits. It favors double or triple capes reaching near the knees, of cloth or cheviot, satin lining, non quilted, with high fur-lined collars.

Minneapolis

County plans poll for congressional district apportionment

County commissioners prepare a six year poll of their portion of the congressional district to be used for apportionment. The poll must be completed before July 1 with the workers handling the task and all matters settled.

Napery Trends and Empire Pattern Fabrics Rise

The article notes napery as a fine art with stripes in advanced empire period fashion. It highlights striped patterns in scroll floral or conventional designs, plain satiny borders, and hand scalloped edges on cloths napkins and doilies. Centerpieces with an inner border create dressy effects as renaissance motifs wane.

Ruskin

German Cookery Reveals German Dishes and Techniques

A brief tour of German baking and cooking methods contrasts them with American fare. It highlights unique sweets, meats, and vegetables, praising German red cabbage preparation which simmers cabbage with fat onion and flour then vinegar for a rich, savory result.

Theater Attache Hears Question On Bernhardt Language

In the Illinois theater lobby a well dressed woman asked an attaches whether Bernhardt sings in French or English. She wondered about language of the performances, prompting shy clarification from the theater staffer.

Illinois Theater Bernhardt Chicago Post

Elbow sleeves take lead in summer fashion

The article notes ten new summer waist styles shown to seamstresses, none featuring long sleeves. Each waist displayed uses elbow-length cuts with a puff of fabric below, predicting elbow sleeves will dominate as heat rises into August.

White shirt waists set fashion for tailored gowns

The vogue for white shirt waists extends to tail or made gowns in white silk and white wool. White flannel waists with narrow white embroidery and vertical tucks charm, while others use white silk bands. Some flannel waists feature black stitching and buttons, with hints of gold elements across styles.

Fame and Death Meet on the Way in Poetic Fable

A Baltimore American poem imagines Fame and Death conversing on a road. Fame hurries to seek someone to grant his fruits while Death urges rest, noting that one he called upon already answered his summons an hour earlier.

Death Brother Mine Baltimore American

Favorite shirt waist styles for summer fashion trend

The summer forecast highlights plain long waisted shirt waists with yokeless fronts and modified bishop sleeves finished by narrow straight cuffs. Striped and solid fabrics appear with restrained color combos. sailor waists and lingerie waists gain popularity for dressier skirts. Some gowns fasten in the back.

Queen Wilhelmina Wears Only White At Court Functions

At royal receptions in the Netherlands, Queen Wilhelmina adheres to a strict white wardrobe from betrothal to marriage. Etiquette forbids other ladies from wearing white concurrently, prompting many guests to alter their attire to gain admission to the young sovereign.

Holland Wilhelmina Harges

The Sun's Business Office Moves at Ohio Street

The Sun reports its business office remains at 123 and 125 East Ohio Street. The note confirms continued occupancy of two adjacent addresses and provides no change in mailing or service details.

Notice of liquor license for Third ward Center Township

Adolph Miller notifies voters in Marion county Indiana that at the March term 1901 he will apply to the county commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons to be drank on premises at 1543 Senate Ave No 1543 Senate Ave N ward 3 Indianapolis. He also seeks permission for pool tables in the same room.

Third Ward Center Township Marion County Indiana Board of County Commissioners Senate Ave McKernan Drake Indianapolis Adolph Miller Eleventh Board of Commissioners Kentucky Avenue Maryland Street Twelfth Morris St Kentucky Ave Davis and Nordyke West Morrisst Fred G. Metzheiser State of Northwestern Ave Crain Ind W. H. Robinson Fourth Ward Western Avenue Shoemaker Michigan Road J. C. Burton North Indianapolis North Western Avenue Illinois Street Griffith's Subdivision City of Center Towne Atellon Coun Fourteenth Ward Shelby Street Urmson’s Brinkmeyer Sia Seventh Ward Washington St Alabama St Indianeapoli Marion J.-B. Henry

Fourteenth Ward License Bid For Shelby Street Property

John Graebner gives notice to Marion county Indiana voters that he will apply at the March 1901 term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons and to allow on premises consumption in a room facing west on Shelby street. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room at 1807 Shelby St in Ward 14 Marion County Indiana.

Fourteenth Ward Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County State of Indiana Shelby St Val B. Cress Indianapoli John Graebner

French style orange preparation with candied cherry

The method describes cooling the fruit overnight then cutting across the top and lifting ends to form points. Fill the orange with whipped cream and top with a candied cherry. Serve with orange spoons and powdered sugar.

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